Where does “vetivazulene” come from?
vetivazulene (English) comes from English vetiver, from French vétyver.
vetivazulene (English): An azulene, 4,8-dimethyl-2-isopropylazulene,...
Definitions
- An azulene, 4,8-dimethyl-2-isopropylazulene,...
Ancestry of “vetivazulene”, step by step
vetivazulene traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English vetiver
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | vetiver | The grass Chrysopogon zizanioides (synonym Vetiveria zizanioides), which is native to India, but planted throughout the tropics for its fragrant roots and for erosion control |
| 2 | French | vétyver | — |
via English azulene
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | azulene | A bicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon containing a... |